Operator`s manual

1.2 Battery Safety Checklist
Battery Emergency Procedures
If electrolyte splashes on your skin, immediately wash the affected area with water. If
electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash them for at least 10 minutes with clean running
water or a special neutralizing eye wash solution. Seek medical attention at once.
Neutralize spilled electrolyte with special neutralizing solutions in a “spill kit” or a
solution of 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) in 1 gallon (3.9 L.) of
water.
Battery installation and servicing should be done or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions.
Always replace batteries with the same type, numbers, and ratings. Never install old or
untested batteries. One sealed lead-acid battery is rated to a maximum voltage of 12VDC.
CAUTION: Never dispose of batteries in a re. The batteries may explode. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for safe battery disposal.
CAUTION: Never open or damage the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It may be toxic and hazardous to the environment.
CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current.
The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated handles.
Wear rubber gloves and boots.
Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove
source from ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in
electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are
removed during installation and maintenance (applicable to equipment and remote
battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).
Never let live battery wires touch the UPS, the enclosure or any other metal objects. This
can cause a re or explosion.
Lead-acid batteries can release Hydrogen gas. Never expose the UPS or enclosure to
open ames or sparks to prevent a re or explosion.
Inspect the batteries once a year for signs of cracks, leaks or swells. Replace as needed.
If you have batteries in storage, charge them at least once every three months for optimum
performance and to extend their lifetime.
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Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual
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